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Yuki Kawamura: The First NBA Player from B.LEAGUE (Japan) [Japanese Magic Johnson/Japanese Chocolate]

2024-11-01

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Yuki Kawamura

Yuki Kawamura is the first NBA player from B.LEAGUE (Japan).

His position is point guard.

His nicknames are Japanese Magic Johnson and Japanese Chocolate (the Japanese version of Jason Williams' nickname White Chocolate).

Now we introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities.

2017-2020: Yuki Kawamura's Activities in High School

We introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities in high school.

Yuki Kawamura played for Fukuoka Daiichi High School from 2017-2020.

He was also a specially designated player for San-En Neo Phoenix in B.LEAGUE from 2019-2020 (his senior year of high school) (described below in his B.LEAGUE career).

Yuki Kawamura's number is #8.

Yuki Kawamura's main accomplishments include as follows.

  • 2018, 2019: Winter Cup champion, Best Five
  • 2018: Winner of the Boys' and Boys' Division of the 73rd National Athletic Meet Basketball Competition
  • 2019: Winner, National High School Athletic Meet Basketball Competition
  • 2019: Inter-High School Championship

2017-2018: Highlight Video from Freshman Year of High School

Here is the highlight video from freshman year of high school.

December 29, 2018: 16 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 7 Assists in Winter Cup Final against Chubu University First High School

He had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists in the Winter Cup Final against Chubu University Daiichi High School on December 29, 2018.

Thanks to the efforts of Yuki Kawamura, Fukuoka Daiichi High School defeated Chubu University Daiichi High School 85-42.

The highlight video starts at 1:29 of the following video.

August 2, 2019: 21 Points, 6 Assists in Inter-High Final

He had 21 points and 6 assists in the Inter-High final on August 2, 2019.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Fukuoka Daiichi High School won the Inter-High Championship with a 107-59 victory over Hokuriku High School.

November 30, 2019: 21 Points and 10 Assists for Double-Double in the Emperor's Cup Men's Fourth-Round Game against Chiba Jets

He had a double-double with 21 points and 10 assists in the Emperor's Cup men's fourth-round game against the Chiba Jets on November 30, 2019.

Fukuoka Daiichi High School lost to the Chiba Jets 73-109.

December 2019: Highlight Video of Winter Cup

Here is the highlight video of the Winter Cup in December 2019.

December 29, 2019: 10 Points, 13 Rebounds, and 11 Assists Triple-Double in Winter Cup Final against Fukuoka University Ohori High School

He was a triple-double performance with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Winter Cup final against Fukuoka University Ohori High School on December 29, 2019.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Fukuoka Daiichi High School won the Winter Cup with a 75-68 victory over Fukuoka University Ohori High School.

2020-2022: Yuki Kawamura's Activities in University

We introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities in university.

Yuki Kawamura was active in Tokai University from 2020 to 2022.

NOTE: Yuki Kawamura dropped out of Tokai University in March 2022.

He also played for the Yokohama Bee Corsairs of B.LEAGUE from 2020 to 2022 (his first and second year of college) as a specially designated player (see below under “Activities in B.LEAGUE”).

Yuki Kawamura's number is #5.

Yuki Kawamura's main achievements are as follows.

  • 2020: Intercollegiate champion
  • 2020: Intercollegiate three-point champion
  • 2021: Intercollegiate assists champion
  • 2021: Kanto University League Assist King
  • 2021: Kanto University League Outstanding Player Award

October 10, 2020: Made His Collegiate Debut against Takushoku University, 6 Assists and 4 Steals

He made his collegiate debut on October 10, 2020 against Takushoku University and had 6 assists and 4 steals.

Yuki Kawamura's performance helped Tokai University to a 79-48 win over Takushoku University.

December 13, 2020: 7 Points and 5 Assists in Intercollegiate Final against University of Tsukuba

He had 7 points and 5 assists in the intercollegiate final against the University of Tsukuba on December 13, 2020.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura's performance, Tokai University won the Intercollegiate Championship with a 75-57 victory over the University of Tsukuba.

October 23, 2021: 17 Points, 6 Rebounds, 10 Assists, and 4 Steals against Senshu University

He had 17 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals against Senshu University on October 23, 2021.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura's performance, Tokai University defeated Senshu University 77-72.

November-December 2021: Highlight Video of Intercollegiate

Here is the highlight video of the November-December 2021 intercollegiate.

2020-2024: Yuki Kawamura's Activities in B.LEAGUE

We introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities in B.LEAGUE.

The main achievements of Yuki Kawamura are as follows.

  • 2020: B.LEAGUE Rookie of the Year Best Five
  • 2023: B.LEAGUE Rookie of the Year
  • 2023, 2024: B.LEAGUE Best Five
  • 2023, 2024: B.LEAGUE Assist King
  • 2023: B.LEAGUE Best Impressive Player (MIP)
  • 2023: B.LEAGUE Season MVP
  • 2023, 2024: B.LEAGUE All-Star
  • 2023: 'Kokoro, Tagiru' Award (awarded to an individual or organization whose activities or results inspire the hearts of B.LEAGUE viewers)

Highlight Video of B.LEAGUE

Here is the highlight video of B.LEAGUE.

2020: Activities of San-En Neo Phoenix (Specially Designated Player)

We introduce activities of San-En Neo Phoenix (Specially Designated Player).

Yuki Kawamura's number is #0.

Highlight Video of 2019-2020 Season

Here is the highlight video of 2019-2020 season.

January 25-26, 2020: B.LEAGUE Debut against Chiba Jets (Game 1: 8 Points, 3 Assists; Game 2: 21 Points, 3 Rebounds)

He made his B.LEAGUE debut against the Chiba Jets on January 25-26, 2020 (Game 1: 8 Points, 3 Assists; Game 2: 21 Points, 3 Rebounds).

San-En Neo Phoenix Era lost 56-75 for the game 1 and 65-91 for the game 2.

January 29, 2020: 24 points against Niigata Albirex BB

He scored 24 points against Niigata Albirex BB on January 29, 2020.

San-Eu Neo Phoenix lost to Niigata Albirex BB 80-89.

2020-2024: Activities of Yokohama Bee Corsairs

We introduce activities of Yokohama Bee Corsairs in 2020-2024.

NOTE: Yuki Kawamura was a specially designated player from 2020 to 2022.

Yuki Kawamura's number is #0 for the 2020-2021 season and #5 for the 2021-2024 season.

Highlight Videos of 2020-2024 Season

Here are highlight videos of 2020-2024 season.

June 2, 2023: 'Kokoro, Tagiru' Award, B.LEAGUE Best Impressive Player (MIP), B.LEAGUE Rookie of the Year, B.LEAGUE Best Five, and B.LEAGUE Season MVP

On June 2, 2023, he received the following awards: 'Kokoro, Tagiru' Award, B.LEAGUE Best Impressive Player (MIP), B.LEAGUE Rookie of the Year, B.LEAGUE Best Five, and B.LEAGUE Season MVP.
You can see the award ceremony scene at the following time in the video.

  • 4:55: 'Kokoro, Tagiru' Award
  • 53:06: B.LEAGUE Best Impressive Performance Award (MIP)
  • 1:02:48: B.LEAGUE Newcomer of the Year Award
  • 1:30:19: B.LEAGUE Best Five
  • 1:42:02: B.LEAGUE Season MVP

December 6, 2023: 42 Points and 7 Assists against Toyama Grouses

He had 42 points and 7 assists against the Toyama Grouses on December 6, 2023.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, the Yokohama Bee Corsairs defeated the Toyama Grouses 100-91!

January 6, 2024: 25 Points and 20 Assists against Toyama Grouses

He had 25 points and 20 assists against the Toyama Grouses on January 6, 2024.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, the Yokohama Bee Corsairs defeated the Toyama Grouses 100-95.

2024-Present: Yuki Kawamura's Activities in NBA

We introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities in NBA.

Activities of Memphis Grizzlies

We introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities of Memphis Grizzlies.

Yuki Kawamura's number is #17.

July 7, 2024: Exhibit 10 Contract Signed with Memphis Grizzlies

On July 7, 2024, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

October 7, 2024: 5 Points, 3 Assists against Dallas Mavericks

He had 5 points and 3 assists against the Dallas Mavericks on October 7, 2024.

Yuki Kawamura's performance helped the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Dallas Mavericks 121-116.

October 2024: Highlight Video of Nice Passes in NBA Preseason

Here is the highlight video of nice passes in NBA preseason in October 2024.

October 19, 2024: Signed 2-way Contract with Memphis Grizzlies

On October 19, 2024, he signed a 2-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

A 2-way contract is a contract to play for both NBA and G League teams (in Yuki Kawamura's case, the Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Hustle).

October 25, 2024: NBA debut against the Houston Rockets, 1 assist

He made his NBA debut on October 25, 2024 against the Houston Rockets and had one assist.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets 108-128.

October 26, 2024: Memphis Grizzlies' Home Debut against Orlando Magic

He made his Memphis Grizzlies home debut on October 26, 2024 against Orlando Magic.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 124-111.

November 6, 2024: Frst NBA Point (Two Free Throws) against Los Angeles Lakers

He scored his first NBA point (two free throws) against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 6, 2024.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114.

November 8, 2024: 3 Points, 2 Rebounds, and 1 Assist on His First NBA Field Goal against Washington Wizards

He had 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist on his first NBA field goal against the Washington Wizards on November 8, 2024.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Washington Wizards 128-104.

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Change #17 to Ryota Miyagi's #7 in SLAM DUNK on Memphis Grizzlies' G-League Team, Memphis Hustle

The Memphis Grizzlies' G-League team, Memphis Hustle, has changed his number from #17 to #7, that of Ryota Miyagi in SLAM DUNK.

Yuki Kawamura likes Ryota Miyagi!

They actually have similar positions and playing styles!

Yuki Kawamura is like Ryota Miyagi with 3-point shooting ability like Hisashi Mitsui in SLAM DUNK!

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Yuki Kawamura's Activities of Japan National Team

We introduce Yuki Kawamura's activities of Japan national team.

April 2018: Activities of FIBA U16 Asian Championships 2017

We introduce activities of FIBA U16 Asian Championships 2017 in April 2018.

Yuki Kawamura's number is #10.

April 8, 2018: 2 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists in 5th Place Game against South Korea

He had 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in the 5th place game against Korea on April 8, 2018.

Japan lost to South Korea 63-75, placing 6th.

August 2018: Activities of FIBA U18 Asian Championships 2018

We introduce activities of FIBA U18 Asian Championships 2018 in August 2018.

Yuki Kawamura's number is #10.

August 11, 2018: 18 Points, 3 Assists in 5th Place Game against Iran

He had 18 points and 3 assists in the 5th place game against Iran on August 11, 2018.

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura's performance, Japan took fifth place with a 60-58 win over the Iran.

August-September 2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

The activites of FIBA Basketball World Cup held in August-September 2023 are summarized the following.

July-August 2024: Paris 2024 Olympics

The activities of Paris 2024 Olympics held in July-August 2024 are summarized the following.

Summary

We introduced Yuki Kawamura, the first NBA player from B.LEAGUE.

Yuki Kawamura is a point guard like Magic Johnson and Jason Williams!

Let's support Yuki Kawamura in his future endeavors!

Go Yuki!

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